Casco Viejo Travel Guide

Panama City

A waterfront cityscape with historic buildings and a prominent clock tower.
A coastal cityscape with buildings, a hill with a church, and a clear blue sky.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent church tower, a river, and distant mountains.
A waterfront with historic buildings, a clear sky, and a rocky foreground.
A historic building with a clock tower, palm trees, a fountain, and a paved plaza with benches.

Stay near popular Casco Viejo attractions

Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama

9.0/10 (793 reviews)
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama is just one of the places to see in Panama City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Panama Canal Half Transit Experience

Panama Canal Partial Transit

Rp2.709.750
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Panama Canal Partial Transit
Panama City: POIN Swing Experience

Panama City: POIN Swing Experience

Rp579.887
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: POIN Swing Experience
Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private

Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private

Rp1.204.394
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Half day of Panama city and canal tour: shared and private
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch

Rp885.185
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Panama City Visit an Indian town Embera and waterfall with lunch
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience

Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience

Rp2.800.075
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Full Package Experience
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour

Rp579.887
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Poin Glass Observation Deck Ticket with VR Tour
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Top hotels in Casco Viejo

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo

4 out of 5
Plaza de la Independencia Casco Viejo Panama City Panama
The price is Rp3.269.472 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
Rp3.269.472
Rp3.596.419 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"great place."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Central Hotel Panama Casco Viejo
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City

5 out of 5
Calle Primera Oeste, San Felipe Panama City Panama
The price is Rp6.096.834 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp6.096.834
Rp6.706.517 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
American Trade Hotel

American Trade Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Plaza Herrera Casco Viejo Panama City Panama
The price is Rp5.152.003 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
Rp5.152.003
Rp5.667.203 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (794 reviews)
"We loved the location, the room was spacious and comfortable. Staff was very polite and helpful. Kimberly at the reception was excellent. We will be coming back again. Thank you"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

American Trade Hotel
Hotel San Felipe

Hotel San Felipe

4 out of 5
Ave. Central entre calle 8a y 9a Panama City
The price is Rp2.590.706 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp2.590.706
Rp2.849.777 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hotel San Felipe
Hotel Casa Panamá

Hotel Casa Panamá

4 out of 5
Avenida Eloy Alfaro y Calle 11 Panama City
The price is Rp1.088.581 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp1.088.581
Rp1.197.439 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (740 reviews)
"Great small little hotel and very convenient to restaurants and shops. We ended up having no problem with parking for two nights, but parking would be my number one concern."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Hotel Casa Panamá
Hotel Magnolia Boutique

Hotel Magnolia Boutique

2 out of 5
8-18 Calle 8 y Calle Boquete Panama City Panama
The price is Rp1.705.687 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp1.705.687
Rp1.876.256 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and airport drop-off service (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Hotel Magnolia Boutique
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Where to stay in Casco Viejo

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A spiraling skyscraper against a clear blue sky.
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Bella Vista

Travellers love Bella Vista for its popular shops, and you can see more of Panama City by jumping on the metro at Iglesia del Carmen Station or Vía Argentina Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Via Espana and Iglesia del Carmen.

A city skyline with modern high-rise buildings and a river in the foreground.

El Cangrejo

The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to El Cangrejo. A stop by Via Espana or Crown Casino might round out your trip.

A bridge over a body of water with several boats.

San Francisco

San Francisco is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Multiplaza Pacific Mall and Calle 50.

A cityscape at sunset with tall buildings silhouetted against the sky.

Punta Paitilla

Punta Paitilla is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Avenida Balboa and Multicentro Panama while you're in town.

A building with three arched windows, a balcony with wrought iron railings, and a tiled roof.

San Felipe

While visiting San Felipe, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Square and Interoceanic Canal Museum.

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